Higher
fine effective for school zone speedingThe Idaho Transportation Department reminds drivers that violating
a speed limit in a school zone will cost at least $116.50 as of July 1,
2008.
Idaho lawmakers set a $75 minimum fine for speeding violations in school
zones earlier this year. Court costs will add $41.50 to each citation.
Previously, the state had no minimum fine.
"Even though it is summer vacation for many children, there are year-round
schools underway in Idaho," said Josephine O'Connor, ITD Safe Routes to
School coordinator.
In addition to the $75 minimum fine, local governments can make speeding
penalties even higher for school zones within their jurisdictions.
Unless otherwise posted, school zone speed limits do not apply on non-school
days. School zone speed limit signs indicate the school zone, the reduced
speed limit and one of the following:
- Hours of the day when the speed limit is in effect,
- That the speed limit is in effect when an electrical or mechanical
signal indicates it,
- Or, that the speed limit is in effect at all times on school days.